PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinates the preparation, and processing of personnel documentation such as manpower, requisitions, pay/status, change notices, transfers, retirements, processing and adjusting of payroll information, etc.
• Responsible for completing assigned projects to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and meeting the projects deadlines.
• Coordinates the preparation and processing of the departments’ budgets and assists in monitoring budgets for compliance, adjustments, etc.
• Coordinates the preparation, verification, and submittal of personnel documentation for all system and section picks, maintains files of all transaction.
• Coordinates the evaluation; preparation and submittal of responses to union grievances.
• Provides Bus Instruction with professional and technical expertise regarding matters concerning personnel administration, administrative procedures, payroll and union contract application.
• Assists in the analysis of trends affecting departmental costs and manpower planning and oversees the performance of feasibility studies on budgetary related issues; assists in the presentation of findings to management.
• Assists senior management in the Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
• Assists the Manager in the development and administration of the Section’s programs, policies, goals and objectives.
• Performs related duties as assigned
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to this position are the following jobs:
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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Required to possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field, plus two (2) years of administrative experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to this position.
• Prior experience in fields related to budget, personnel, payroll or administration.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• General knowledge of budgetary, accounting and financial analysis techniques, principals, practices and procedures.
• General knowledge of payroll processes and procedures.
• General knowledge of grievance and discipline procedures.
• General knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies, and collective bargaining agreements pertinent to Rail Operations staff including applicable labor contract provisions.
• Strong conflict resolution and customer service skills.
• Intermediate interviewing and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word Excel, PowerPoint)
• Basic Oracle database software skills.
• Ability to maintain detail orientation in a changing environment.
• Ability to function well under pressure and multi-task with consistent accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize in accordance to customer’s needs, authority requirements, and FTA regulations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
• General office environment
• Occasionally required to travel to other Authority locations.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED
• Standard office equipment
• Personal computer and related software (Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, etc.)